Xochimilco Family Rest

653 Melrose Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Xochimilco Family Rest, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Food contact surface not properly washed comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Bronx restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Nov 19, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78
Jun 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xochimilco Family Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xochimilco Family Rest on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xochimilco Family Rest?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Xochimilco Family Rest.

How does Xochimilco Family Rest compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Xochimilco Family Rest most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Xochimilco Family Rest's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Xochimilco Family Rest have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Xochimilco Family Rest means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Xochimilco Family Rest inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Xochimilco Family Rest is inspected roughly once per year on average.